A Window on Learning

This blog provides a window on the ongoing Professional Development programme with Winthrop Australia being conducted in 2018. The focus of this blog will be on digital products and processes developed that integrate Educational Technology with the curriculum of the learning areas at Ashdale PS. Please feel free to share any element of your journey or seek further ideas from others via the blog.

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  1. UnknownOctober 22, 2018 at 6:56 AM

    What a brilliant showcasing of what the Year 4' s have been learning and engaging in. Fantastic detail showing strong links to the curriculum and high student engagement. It is wonderful to see just how far they have come.

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